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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg)
in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing it by two
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension System
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power
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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 268, 276
ABS ........................................... 229
Active traction control ............. 229
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 221
Air conditioning filter............... 526
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 526
Front air conditioning system ................................ 268
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 276
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 115
Airbag warning light............... 567
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 121
General airbag
precautions ......................... 115
Locations of airbags .............. 108
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 119
Proper driving posture ........................ 106, 115
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Side airbag precautions ........ 115
SRS airbags .......................... 108
Alarm ......................................... 103
Antenna..................................... 291
Anti-lock brake system............ 229
Armrest ..................................... 462
Ashtrays.................................... 448
A-TRAC ..................................... 229
Audio input ............................... 331 Audio system
A/V input adapter .................. 377
Antenna................................. 291
Audio input ............................ 331
Audio visual input .................. 377
AUX adapter ......................... 331
CD player/changer ................ 297
DVD player............................ 360
iPod
® player .......................... 314
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 306
Optimal use ........................... 327
Portable music player ........... 331
Radio..................................... 289
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 352
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 333
Type ...................................... 285
USB memory player .............. 320
Audio visual input.................... 377
AUTO LSD system ................... 227
Automatic light control system .................................... 183
Automatic transmission .......................... 156
AUX adapter ............................. 331
Auxiliary box ............................ 441
A/V input adapter ..................... 377
AVS ........................................... 221
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Wattage................................. 616
Back door
Back door ................................ 42
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 91
Battery Checking ............................... 508
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 595
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
A
B
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Bluetooth audio .................... 336
Bluetooth phone ................... 387
Bottle holder ............................ 440
Brakes Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 161
Brake assist ............................. 229
Break-in tips ............................ 145
Card holder .............................. 426
Care Exterior ................................. 482
Interior .................................. 484
Seat belts ............................. 485
Cargo capacity ........................ 240
Cargo hooks ............................ 468
CD changer CD ........................................ 297
MP3 ...................................... 306
WMA disc ............................. 306
CD player ................................. 297
Chains ...................................... 245
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 126
Booster seats, installation .... 137
Convertible seats, definition............................. 126
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 121
Infant seats, definition .......... 126
Infant seats, installation ........ 135
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 132
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 135
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....................... 138
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 115
Battery precautions ...... 509, 597
Child restraint system ........... 126 Child-protectors .......................38
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Installing child restraints ........130
Moon roof precautions ............95
Power window lock switch.......89
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery precautions .........................530
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................77
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........459
Child-protectors .........................38
Cigarette lighter .......................449
Cleaning Exterior ..................................482
Interior ...................................484
Seat belts ..............................485
Climate control seat.................460
Clock ........................................ 445
Coin holder ...............................423
Compass ...................................477
Condenser ................................505
Console box .....................424, 431
Conversation mirror ................450
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............598
CRS ...........................................126
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................190
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................193
Cup holders ..............................436
Curtain shield airbags .............108
Customizable features.............632
Daytime running light system ....................................183
Defogger
Rear window .........................280
Side mirrors ...........................280
Dimension.................................604
C
D
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Dinghy towing .......................... 265
DisplayTrip information ..................... 173
Warning message ................. 575
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 493
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 417
Wattage ................................. 616
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................89
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................83
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 145
Correct posture ..................... 106
Procedures ............................ 144
Winter driving tips.................. 245
Driving position memory...........61
DVD player ................................ 360
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 216
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 556
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 593
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 595
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 566
If the warning message is displayed............................. 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 580
If you lose your keys ............. 594 If you think something is
wrong .................................. 562
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 601
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats ....... 598
Engine
Compartment ........................ 498
Engine switch ........................ 153
Hood ..................................... 497
How to start the engine ................................. 153
Identification number............. 606
If the engine will not start ...... 591
Ignition switch ...................... 153
Overheating .......................... 598
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 611
Checking ............................... 503
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 163
Engine immobilizer system .... 101
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 499
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine switch........................... 153
Event data recorder ................. 564
FFV ...................................... 96, 617
Flex-fuel .............................. 96, 617
Flexible fuel vehicle ........... 96, 617
Floor mat .................................. 466
Fluid Brake..................................... 505
Washer.................................. 511
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Switch ................................... 185
E
F
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Ignition switch........................ 153
Keyless entry...........................33
Key number .............................32
Keys ........................................32
Wireless remote control key ........................................33
LATCH system ......................... 132
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Wattage ................................. 616
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 542
Wattage ................................. 616
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 417
Emergency flasher switch ..... 556
Fog light switch ..................... 185
Hazard light switch ................556
Headlight switch .................... 182
Interior light switch ........419, 420
Outer foot lights ..................... 417
Personal light switch ............. 419
Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Turn signal lever.................... 160
Vanity lights ........................... 444
Wattage ................................. 616
Load capacity ........................... 244
Lock steering column .............. 154
Luggage compartment features................................... 467
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 493
General maintenance ............ 489
Maintenance data.................. 604
Maintenance requirements.... 487
Map holder ................................ 427
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 179 Instrument panel light
control ................................. 167
Meters ................................... 163
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 450
Inside rear view mirror ............ 80
Side mirror heaters ............... 280
Side mirrors............................. 83
Vanity mirrors ........................ 444
Moon roof ................................... 93
MP3 disc ................................... 306
Multi-information display .................................... 173
Noise from under vehicle .......... 26
Odometer .................................. 163
Off-road precautions ............... 235
Oil Engine oil .............................. 499
Opener
Back door ................................ 42
Fuel filler door ......................... 96
Hood ..................................... 497
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 83
Outside temperature
display .................................... 446
Overhead console.................... 434
Overheating, Engine ................ 598
Parking assist .......................... 204
Parking brake ........................... 161
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage................................. 616
Pen holder ................................ 429
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 419
Wattage................................. 616
Power back door ........................ 43
L
M
N
O
P
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Alphabetical index
Total load capacity .................. 244
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 265
Emergency towing ................ 557
Trailer towing ........................ 249
Traction control ....................... 229
TRAC ........................................ 229
Trip information....................... 173
Trip meter................................. 163
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 542
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage ................................ 616
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 444
Wattage ................................ 616
Vanity mirrors .......................... 444
Vehicle identification
number................................... 606
Vehicle stability control .......... 229
VSC ........................................... 229
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 566
Open door ............................ 568
Seat belt reminder ................ 568
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 567
Airbag system....................... 567
Anti-lock brake system ......... 567
Brake assist system ............. 567
Brake system........................ 566
Charging system .... .............. 566
Electronic engine control
system................................ 567
Engine oil pressure............... 567
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 567
Master warning light ............. 569
Open door ............................ 568
Pretensioners ....................... 567 Seat belt reminder light .........568
SRS airbags ..........................567
Tire pressure warning light ....569
Warning messages ..................575
Washer Checking ...............................511
Preparing and checking before winter .......................245
Switch............................186, 188
Washing and waxing ...............482
Weight Cargo capacity ......................240
Load limits .............................244
Weight ...................................605
Wheels ......................................524
Window glasses ..................89, 91
Window lock switch ...................89
Windows Power back window ................91
Power windows .......................89
Rear window defogger ..........280
Washer ..........................186, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer.........282
Windshield wipers ...................186
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............529
Wireless remote control ..........33
WMA disc ..................................306
V
W
656 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 568
or
P. 566
and
P. 566 P. 567
P. 567 P. 568
P. 568
or
P. 5 6 7P. 568
P. 5 6 8P. 568
P. 5 6 7P. 568
*: VSC OFF indicator flashes and
slip indicator comes on.P. 5 6 7
P. 5 6 8
P. 5 6 7
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low washer fluid
warning light
Power steering warning
light
Master warning light
VSC OFF indicator and
slip indicator*
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
The warning message is displayedP. 575If a warning message is displayed